Term: psoriasis
Literally meaning: “state of being itchy”
Origin: Anc Greek
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| Dr Ferdinand Ritter Von Hebra (1816-1880) |
ψώρα/psora(=mange, scurvy, itch) > ψήω/psio(=rub)
Coined/History
In 1864 by Austrian dermatologist Dr Ferdinand Ritter Von Hebra (1816-1880) (University of Vienna
Definition
Psoriasis is a chronic noncontagious autoimmune disease that appears on the skin and it is characterised by reddish and scaly rash.
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